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Community Resources Division (CRD) works to remove barriers to ensure that people with safety, security and well-being needs receive the services they need. We actively collaborate with faith- and community-based organizations to support DSS customers as well as those who are not eligible for DSS services.

Goals

Providing support services to DSS divisions and clients to enhance the delivery of direct services.

Delivering direct services in nontraditional ways.

Identify resources to fill the service gaps for customers to assist them in becoming self sufficient.

Services

Community Social WorkStaff provide social work and case management assistance for at-risk families, adults, seniors and disabled citizens who fall outside of protective services and public assistance services. These clients need supportive services to navigate multiple systems and guide them as they to grow to reach self sufficiency. Staff work with other County services and external community collaborative partners to connect customers with resources to assist vulnerable and underserved citizens.

General Assistance Contracted service to provide emergency financial assistance for rent and utility payments.

Resource SpecialistStaff are subject-matter experts in key areas of client needs across every DSS division. Staff provide consultations on open department cases and advise customers on how to identify resources to overcome barriers they are facing.

Subsidized Employment InitiativeSubsidized employment is a program where employers receive a work subsidy to help cover the cost of employee wages.